muskets

40

Critical Thinking August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013

The Aim of British Soldiers

by Don N. Hagist

Myth: British soldiers were taught not to aim, but merely to point the piece towards the target[1] …the British soldier was a poor marksman….

Latest Comments

1. Bill Welsch The Resignation Revolution

Thanks, Stuart, for a very interesting article. I like the concept of an "honorable" mutiny. As you mentioned, resignation by Washington's generals was very common. My research on his 77…
2. Bill Welsch Christmas Night, 1776: How Did They Cross?

Hi Therese, I've read this, too. But some accounts say that nobody froze during the march. The fact is, we don't know for certain, but I would guess that's it's…
3. HENRY T. PAISTE, III This Week on Dispatches: Kim Burdick on Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware’s Only Revolutionary War Battle

For those of us who are really "into" THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION this is new, interesting, and very good. Congratulations of getting it all together . i am interested in the…